U Street: Food, History, and Street Art Tour

Overview

Experience a culinary exploration in one of DC’s iconic neighborhoods. Here, you will discover what makes U Street so delicious. This adventure will satisfy your stomach and leave you excited to explore more of our delicious city.

As you stroll through these famous streets, you can learn how music has shaped the culture starting with ‘Black Broadway’ and the jazz era. You’ll learn about other great eats, how the architecture has shaped the city, and the ways the neighborhood has evolved over the last century.

Explore one of DC's great neighborhoods and go on a culinary adventure. Whether you are looking for somewhere to take a date, or out of town guests, this food tour will satisfy all appetites.

Please indicate any food allergies when booking.

A portion of each ticket sale is donated to Bread For The City, an organization who provides food, clothing, medical care, and legal and social services to reduce the burden of poverty for DC residents.

City: Washington DC

Sat 09 Nov

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Starting at $103.64

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Sat 09 Nov

Starting at $103.64

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Local/professional guide

Lunch

Historical Content

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking - we cannot accommodate vegans :(
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please note: Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate vegan diets or dairy allergies on this tour.
We are following all current mandates and regulations. We are working closely with our restaurant partners to ensure that they are complying with all recommended safe practices.

What To Expect

U Street

Our tour will take place predominantly along the U St corridor, which is rich with history. We'll stop in several places between restaurants to share the history and culture of this diverse neighborhood.

Lincoln Theatre

We'll stop outside of Lincoln Theater and speak briefly about the history of the building and events that have happened there.

African American Civil War Memorial Museum

We'll point out the African American Civil War Memorial, outside of the Civil War Museum. We encourage everyone to return and explore the memorial and the museum on your own time.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (202)

audra u

Aug 2022

It was just what was offered. The chili was spicy and I wish there would’ve been the ability to order from a limited menu (Especially at the Cuban & Ethiopian restaurants.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thank you so much for your feedback, Audra! We carefully curate our tastings for our tours so that we can ensure that DC's history is the perfect counterpoint to its incredible flavors. Plus, by not overwhelming our guests with too many tasty options, they get the opportunity to want to visit locally-owned businesses even more, which we love. Thanks again for your review and we hope to see you around Colada Shop or Habesha Market!

Reginald_B

Aug 2022

Jason was an exceptional Guide. His passion, historical exactness and communication style made this the best tour of my life. I would strongly encourage others to take this tour in DC. It was a 5 star experience.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

We're very proud that Jason's perspective could help us give you an amazing experience in our city. Thank you so much for your recommendation!

mksalaskagirl

Aug 2022

Jason obviously loves his job as tour guide! He waited on and bussed our tables to support the restaurant staff during the busy lunch hour. Everyone was genuinely happy to see him in each location. (It was a welcoming feeling.) He provided a great balance between local history and food history. (In fact, on U Street the food IS part of the history, and he seamlessly wove it all together.) Jason also carried extra water bottles for guests on that hot day. My husband & I very much enjoyed this tour & highly recommend it.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thank you for joining us and for this glowing review! I will certainly share your kind words with Jason; I know he will appreciate them! So glad that you joined us and enjoyed exploring the history and food on U Street!